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KGV 711V

1980 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

263 mi
Last recorded263 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2016
Typical for 1980 MG B GT53,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKGV 711V
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2016 263 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 256 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 99,567 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 99,037 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2013 99,037 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Jun 2012 98,822 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 98,650 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 98,650 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 98,479 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 20 May 2009 97,396 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 96,179 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 96,167 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 May 2007 95,480 miles

Neareside steering tie bar joint slight wear

Pass 6 Apr 2006 94,862 miles

How Reliable is the MG B GT?

Based on 132,623 MOT tests across 14,879 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
458
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
14,879
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 4,350
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,119
brake binding 3,855
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,693
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,413
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KGV 711V is a 1980 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1980 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 53,854 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG B GT fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 4,350 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KGV 711V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B GT typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 46 years old, this MG B GT is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KGV 711V registered?

KGV 711V is a 1980 MG B GT, first registered on 8 February 1980.

Is KGV 711V safe to buy?

The MOT history for KGV 711V shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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